The Wilson Times

The Wilson Times is a daily newspaper located in Wilson, North Carolina, serving the residents of Wilson County. It is owned by Wilson Times Co. The paper has its roots in Zion's Landmark, which was started in 1867 by a pastor from the Wilson Primitive Baptist Church. In 1896, this pastor launched The Wilson Times as a weekly publication. It transitioned to a daily format in 1902, becoming The Wilson Daily Times. In addition to news, the newspaper provides commercial printing services, including job printing, book and catalog printing, as well as ruling and bonding services. It is also responsible for publishing the Wilson County Phone Directory, Money Mailer, and Xpress Marketing materials. Originally based in a small brick corner store, the Wilson Daily Times moved to its current, more modern building in 1983.

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Zebulon advocacy group presses interim town manager on budget, town operations

3 weeks ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Reggie Ponder |Justin Thompson

Several members of a residents' advocacy group in Zebulon met with the town’s interim town manager last weel to discuss concerns and make suggestions related to the town’s governance. Scott Carpenter, who heads up the Zebulon Community Action Partnership (ZCAP), said the “brown bag” meeting May 28 with Interim Town Manager Taiwo Jaiyeoba was fruitful and productive. Carpenter and other […]
New library books: Young adult titles added in time for summer reading

4 weeks ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Lisa Boykin Batts

Following are new books at the Wilson County Public Library. To place a hold on these titles, call 252-237-5355 or visit www.wilsoncountypubliclibrary.org. ADULT FICTION “Can’t Help Faking in Love” by Swati Hegde “Claire, Darling” by Callie Kazumi “Death by Chocolate Pumpkin Muffin” by Sarah Graves “A Fire Endless” by Rebecca Ross “The Hands of the Emperor” by Victoria Goddard “The […]
Mini masterpieces make a big hit

4 weeks ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Corey Friedman

Thursday, May 22 was another busy night at the Wilson Arts Center as the works of its artists were on display in the closing reception for the annual fundraiser Miniature Masterpieces 2025. An impressive display of food was put together by the visual arts committee. Returning guest bartenders Stacey Matthews and Rayney Anderson kept the guests supplied with fruit juices, […]
Mayor destroys controversial Eyes on Main Street photo

4 weeks ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Corey Friedman |Drew C. Wilson

Mayor Carlton Stevens said he let his emotions get the best of him when he ripped a photo off a building at 518 Nash St. The photo was part of the Eyes on Main Street Wilson Outdoor Photo Festival that opens Saturday. The photo shows a Bible open to the title where names, telephone numbers, addresses and other notes were […]
Stand up for federal investment in historic preservation

4 weeks ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Corey Friedman |Claire Edwards |Benjamin Briggs

As our nation approaches our 250th anniversary in 2026, it is clear why we celebrate historic preservation. Our built environment embodies the craftsmanship, investment and ingenuity of citizens who came before us. They built and defended the nation we enjoy today. We honor them by preserving the sites and buildings of their creation so those who come after us will […]
You Decide: Where are we on the inflation battle?

4 weeks ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Corey Friedman |Mike Walden

Price inflation was one of the top issues in the 2024 presidential election. People were tired of seeing big price jumps, especially if those increases were more than their income rose. Candidates promised that — if elected — inflation would be reduced. Recently, the latest inflation rate was released. Many cheered the report because the annualized rate of 2.3% […]
Time to pull the plug on solar subsidies

4 weeks ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Corey Friedman |David Larson

Last week, President Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” passed the U.S. House. And because it was so big (and in many parts beautiful), people have been busy since, discussing all its various elements. The fact that the bill eliminates subsidies for solar energy, and instead favors more traditional energy sources, is certainly among the most-talked-about elements. As a matter of […]
Clayton to ‘Wear Orange’ on June 7

4 weeks ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Scott Bolejack

CLAYTON — A Wear Orange event is scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at East Clayton Community Park, 1774 Glen Laurel Road. Orange is the color friends of Chicago high school student Hadiya Pendleton wore after she was shot and killed on a playground at age 15. It’s also the color that hunters wear in the woods to alert other hunters and protect themselves. “We wear orange to demand a future free from gun violence,” said Shannon Halbur, lead organizer for the Wear Orange event.
Hunger Awareness Month kicks off with events, action and a push to donate

4 weeks ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Reggie Ponder

Hunger touches every corner of Wake County, from busy cities to rural crossroads. Many families working full-time jobs still struggle to put food on the table. More than 126,000 people in our county face food insecurity and many earn too much to qualify for assistance, but not enough to consistently afford groceries. To help, Wake County Cooperative Extension and Wake County Public […]
Police investigating early morning vehicle fires at local business

4 weeks ago | restorationnewsmedia.com | Reggie Ponder

Wake Forest Police are investigating an early morning fire that damaged several vehicles at a business along Capcom Avenue. At 3:16 a.m., the Wake Forest Police and Fire Departments responded to a reported fire involving several vehicles at North State Pools, located along the 200 block of Capcom Avenue, according to a press release from the town. First arriving crews quickly controlled and extinguished the fire, but nine vehicles sustained damage.